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    SDP-NEWTON 2014: JUNE 29 - AUGUST 2
    
    SDP-Newton promotes the success of dance students both technically through high-quality ballet instruction, and personally through special workshops, discussions, and mentoring sessions.
    
    Intensive classical ballet training in technique, pointe and variations
    
    Supplemental classes in Pilates, men’s conditioning and character
    
    Five weeks of 4-6 hours of dance classes daily
    
    Internationally renowned faculty
    
    Program culminates in open house studio showings
    
    Tuition: $2,925.00 Housing (for ages 12-14): $2,400.00
    
    Financial assistance is available, details in admission packet
    
    Progression for Aspiring Pre-Professionals
    Students work closely with experienced faculty committed to working intensively with students to develop their understanding of classical ballet technique. Boston Ballet School holds an audition during SDP for students interested in entering Boston Ballet School in the upcoming year.
    
    SDP@bostonballet.org
    
    Our Newton program, located at Boston Ballet School's Newton Studio, provides male and female students ages 10-14 with five weeks of intensive, comprehensive ballet training. Small classes and a focus on wellness and mentoring encourage personalized instruction in a nurturing environment.
    
    The curriculum is based on 4-6 hours of dancing daily and includes:
    
    Daily technique classes
    
    Enrichment classes in modern, musical theater and character.
    
    A weekly mentoring classes
    
    Core conditioning classes in Pilates
    
    Master classes with guest faculty
    
    Interactive professional development lectures may include such topics as injury prevention, wellness and nutrition, dance history, stage production, music and make up
    
    SDP@bostonballet.org
    
    Housing
    Students aged 12-14 are housed at Lasell College, a small private college in Newton, MA. The beautiful New England campus setting is just a few miles outside Boston and provides a focused environment for students to concentrate on their dance studies while also providing access to Boston. Students participate in chaperoned off-campus outings. Options will include small group excursions for shopping, movies, or entertainment in the city of Boston. Housing is not available for students ages 10-11. Students aged 10-11 with local accommodations through family or friends are welcome to attend the program.
    
    Residential Staff
    The student to residential staff ratio is approximately 10:1. Our residential program is designed to offer the best balance of structure and fun appropriate for an adolescent population. Residential Counselors are available to talk with students and offer friendly support while adjusting to life away from home. A professional nurse is on staff in the dorms and the studios. The Residential Life office is staffed 19 hours a day, and three rotating staff members are on-call 24 hours a day. Students carry a Boston Ballet School student ID with pertinent phone numbers at all times.
    
    Dining
    The residential student meal plan consists of breakfast, bagged lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Brunch and dinner are provided on Saturday and Sunday. The dining hall is a short walk from the dorm. A sample lunch may include, (but will not be limited to), a salad or sandwich to-go, a piece of fruit, a whole wheat bagel, and a bottled drink.
    
    Weekend Activities
    In addition to dorm activities, Boston Ballet School plans optional weekend outings for all residential and commuter students. Members of the residential staff chaperone activities and transportation is provided. Activities are optional, and spaces are limited and are filled on a first come first served basis. Students must pre-purchase tickets to these activities. Students have the opportunity to go on any or all of the exciting weekend activities.
    
    Past SDP Activities have included:
    Red Sox game
    Day trips to local beaches and Cape Cod
    Performances at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Jacob's Pillow
    Six Flags and Water Country
    Chartered Dinner Dance Cruise on Boston Harbor
    
    SDP@bostonballet.org
    
    Mikko Nissinen, Artistic Director, Boston Ballet
    Margaret Tracey, Director, Boston Ballet School
    Tamara King, Principal, SDP-Newton
    Christopher Anderson
    Melanie Atkins
    Karin Averty
    Igor Burlak
    Christine Busch
    Jeffrey Cirio
    Lia Cirio
    Richard Colton
    Jacqueline Cronsberg
    Pavel Gurevich
    Christopher Hird
    Tai Jimenez
    Russell Kaiser
    Zippora Karz
    Maureen Kelly
    Jessica Kreyer
    Francisco Martinez
    Alla Nikitina
    Deanna Seay
    John Selya
    Sarah Wroth
    Laura Young
    
    SDP faculty subject to change.
    
    SDP@bostonballet.org

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